Rhône theme
Timed Online Auction, 30 January - 10 February 2025
Rhône - International
About the SessionThe International lineup features wines from Rhône's classic regions including Côte-Rôtie, Hermitage and Châteauneuf-du-Pape.
ZAR 950
About this Item
Bois de Boursan was established in 1955 by Jean Versino when he moved from Piedmont, Italy to Châteauneuf-du-Pape in the Southern Rhône. Passed down through the generations, the family’s property is cultivated with meticulous care and focus on the environment. With an incredible 15 different soil types on their domaine, their 10 hectares of vines are spread over 27 parcels and are planted to 13 different grape varieties. On average, the vines are 60 years old and farmed 100% organically. Only the best grapes go into their wines. 15.5 hectares of the estate is used for the production of their Châteauneuf-du-Pape rouge and the rest is reserved for the Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc.
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Private ClientCritics Ratings
‘The 2003 Domaine Bois de Boursan Chateauneuf du Pape Cuvee des Felix is superb. Showing a mature, yet still lively and fruit-driven profile of sweet currants, saddle leather, truffle, and garrigue, it stays beautifully rich and seductive on the palate, with layers of sweet fruit, no hard edges and a great finish. Certainly, a ripe vintage, yet everything is perfectly proportioned, the tannins are sweet and it is a joy to drink. A blend of 65% Grenache and the balance a mix of Mourvedre and Syrah, from 90-year-old vines, it held up beautifully with air and is a raging success in the vintage.’ - Jeb Dunnick, Robert Parker, Wine Advocate, 95/100 (June 2013)
‘Captivating aromas of hot stones, game and Provençal herbs are followed by a powerhouse palate of black currant, tar, roasted chestnut and bacony toast. Chewy and muscular, this will need cellaring but has the stuffing and structure to last.’ - James Molesworth, Wine Spectator, 94/100 (Sep 2005)
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